Language and Thought Flashcards
1
Q
Phonemes
A
The smallest unit of sound
2
Q
Morphemes
A
Smallest unit of meaning
3
Q
Syntax
A
Rules for word combination
4
Q
Nature Nativist perspective
A
Children are born with innate mental structures that guide their acquisition of language
5
Q
Nurture Interactionist perspective
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Innate capacity for language interacts with experience
6
Q
Sapir Whorf hypothesis (Strong version)
A
Thoughts and behavior are determined by language
The language you speak determines the concepts and categories that you use, and as a result, shapes what you can think about
7
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Sapir Whorf hypothesis (Weak version)
A
Thoughts and behaviors are influenced by language
Language influences what we pay attention to and this shapes experiences, which influence how we think
